All about the name MUI

Meaning, origin, history.

The name Mui is of Chinese origin, meaning 'wood' or 'timber'. It's a unisex name, used for both boys and girls. Pronounced as 'mew-ee', it consists of three letters and has a simple yet elegant sound. In the Chinese language, 'muì' (木) is one of the Eight Trigrams, representing wood in the I Ching. The name Mui is quite rare internationally but has a significant presence in Cantonese culture.

See also

China

Popularity of the name MUI since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Mui is quite rare, with only five babies named so in 1982."